An Evaluation of the Usability and Efficacy of a Prototype Handheld Urinal for Adults Who Suffer From Nocturia, Urge, Frequency, and/or Functional Incontinence

Changes in fluid intake

时间窗: 28 days

Quantitative analysis of levels of daily fluid intake i) when using the device and ii) not using the device.

Levels of user confidence

时间窗: 28 days

Qualitative self-assessments, on a three-point scale of "Not at all confident", "Reasonably confident" and "Very confident", by users of their confidence in their ability to manage urinary incontinence when using the device in a range of different orientations. Tool: questionairre

Change in level of user independence

时间窗: 28 days

Quantitative assessment of number of carer interventions required to assist users with urinary toileting when using and not using the device. Tool: user diary and questionairre

Change in incidence of falls associated with urinary toileting

时间窗: 28 days (3 months reported number of falls based on participant's recollection of incidence during that period)

Quantitative analysis of the number of falls incurred going to and from toilet while using the device over the 28 day study period compared to the number of falls recalled by participants going to and from the toilet during the 3 months prior to the study when not using the device. Tool: user diary and questionairre

Convenience in use

时间窗: 28 days

Qualitative self-assessment by users of the convenience in use of the device relative to other continence aids used on a three-point scale: "More convenient", "Neither more nor less convenient", and "Less convenient". Tool: questionairre